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Albert Camus

Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.

Showing posts with label Upper Young Adult. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Upper Young Adult. Show all posts

Saturday, January 8, 2022

It’s a night you don’t want to miss... Once Upon Academy Vol 2 by Breezy Jones, Cara North, Elle Klass, Marie Long, Valerie Puri

Join the descendants of classic fairytale characters as they navigate the prestigious halls of Once Upon Academy. Get boujee on the most magical night of the school year and experience a fairytale kiss under the mistletoe.


Thursday, April 2, 2020

REVIEW Shakespeare Burning by Charisse Moritz

One mistake and seventeen-year-old Shake LeCasse lost everything. Now there’s no going back and no way to move forward.
Cleo Lee survives however she can. Lie, cheat, steal, whatever it takes, and saving Mr. Popular isn’t part of the plan.

Thursday, February 7, 2019

Thursday, January 10, 2019

the consequences will be dire - Well Below Heaven by Idyllwild Eliot

Cover Reveal -"It’s about bad decisions made by good kids and the roller coaster path they go on. It’s well written by using letters written between Sammy and his big sister, Kelly. It took me a little while to figure out what was going on, but this book kept my interest through the end. I highly recommend it!" Lori, Goodreads

Monday, October 15, 2018

Common Ground: Kayla and Taylor's Story (Under Ground) by Alice Rachel

"It's a must read and will drag you in. Alice Rachel has a way of weaving her words and stories that keep you engrossed. [...] It's hard to put the book down. [...¨]" - Maria, Goodreads


Monday, July 2, 2018

a risky and dangerous adventure... The Archivist (The Librarian Chronicles #2) by Christy Sloat

"The story-line was phenomenal. Sloat does a fantastic job at reeling in her readers from the beginning and her attention to detail makes us feel as if we are in the story with the characters. This story was adventurous and romantic and I loved how the story turned out at the end. Pure genius and magical. I was completely enchanted by Savannah's journey into the realm of being a Librarian. I highly recommend this read!!" Jenny, Goodreads

Friday, August 4, 2017

her murderous legacy - Pretty Wicked by Kelly Charron

“This creepy novel places you inside the mind of a twisted teen killer, which is even more unsettling because of how familiar and normal she seems. Be prepared to leave the lights on and look at the people around you in a whole new way.” -Eileen Cook | Author of WITH MALICE


Wednesday, June 14, 2017

an uncomplicated transition? - Love Defined by Leila Tualla

"Right from the get go, I knew this was going to be an intriguing YA book. The cover of Love Defined by Leila Tualla, confirms this marvelous contemporary story of three college girls on the brink of discovering their new adult lives in the working world." - Brice, Goodreads


Saturday, May 13, 2017

They have a past. But will they have a future? ENCHANTER (The Giver of Life Trilogy #1) by Kristy Centeno

"Well written combined with a gripping plot gives us an entertaining YA Paranormal Romance [...] Well paced and a fast read with good build up to the end, an end that hopefully will not be the end since there was still a few questions unanswered. [...] A book I can recommend to all lovers of the mystic world with a touch of Mythology that older readers would also enjoy." - Lynelle, Goodreads

Sunday, January 15, 2017

promises of home and happiness - Walking The Divide (The Gray Eyes #3) by Martine Lewis

Cover Reveal "I loved this book. So much happens, it is not just about first love; it is a deep and an incredibly emotional read. I honestly, could not put this book down when I started to read it. The plot is so full of surprises that each page kept me guessing. [...] So do yourself a favour and check this book out. You won't be disappointed. I Highly Recommend" - Mary, Goodreads

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

the best version of yourself - A Son of Carver (Carver High Series #2) by Haven Francis

17+ Nash has been a lot of things to a lot of girls, but Presley’s the only one he’s ever wanted to shelter and protect. But how is he going to do that when he knows she’s right to keep their friendship a secret in order to protect herself from him?

Monday, April 25, 2016

on the downside of eternity - Ascenders: Skypunch (Ascenders #2) by C.L. Gaber

Not all bad boys go to Hell
And Walker Callaghan, dead at seventeen, just broke it. She briefly revisited her earthly life . . . and the punishment is eternal. Longing for her rebel love interest, Daniel Reid, Walker finds an ally in Cass, whose attraction to her is as alive as he is. “Life is short,” he tells her. “I’m banking on eternity. With you.”

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

the worst is yet to come …- Bloodcraft (Bloodspell #2) by Amalie Howard

Description:

Publication: December 15th, 2015
Cover Designer: Alan Pranke

All magic has its price, and no one knows that better than Victoria Warrick. Gifted with a centuries-old blood curse, Tori has finally learned to master her blood’s demands and has emerged triumphant with Christian Devereux, a vampire overlord, at her side.

But the worst is yet to come …

In the infamous City of Lights, home to both the Witch Clans and the Vampire Council, Tori enrolls at the exclusive Belles Fontaines school in Paris, where she is faced with a devastating choice: choose Christian and be an outcast, or choose the coven and secure her place with the witches.

When the fate of the supernatural world is targeted by a sinister new threat, Christian and Victoria must unite their two warring species to defeat it. Their bond will be tested, twisted, and sorely weakened, and Tori will find herself in uncharted territory—a dangerous place to be when her blood’s magic has its own dark agenda.

But to save them all, she may have no choice but to invoke its deadly power.

EXCERPT

With a frustrated growl, he gently but firmly separated their bodies, composing himself with a harsh breath. Victoria sighed and leaned back against the table, watching a muscle work in his jaw. It should be getting easier, but it only seemed to be getting harder—and riskier—for them to be together. Every touch, every look, every kiss drew them closer to the edge of the abyss from which there would be no return—one mistake and one of them would die. Victoria took his cool hands in hers.

“I love you,” she said as his hands trembled in hers. Touching his cheek, she climbed off his lap, putting some space between them. Despite the distance, she could feel her blood churning wildly, tempting him, inciting him to take it, and she shivered at the volatility of it. Her blood’s siren call was near impossible to resist, and she knew how hard it was for him. He’d once told her that he’d risk the consequences of her blood’s appeal because he couldn’t deprive himself of never being able to touch her.

Seeing the savage transformation in his face and the tips of teeth pressing into his lower lip, she wondered whether he still thought the same. Christian stood and kissed her fingers, and with the ever-present apology in his eyes, excused himself from the room. Victoria watched him leave, his long, lithe body loping with an easy grace across the back gardens into the forest beyond.

The château sat at the edge of the Fontainebleau forest, which, as in the days of old, continued to fulfill its function as a royal hunting park, for Christian’s purposes anyway. She pressed a finger to her lips, the impression of his lingering on them. Sometimes she felt like the vampire, as if she were the one who couldn’t get enough of him. And most times, she didn’t know if those feelings were hers or those of her blood. Given the chance, her blood would devour Christian’s very essence until there was nothing left.

It thrummed in her veins as if sensing her ominous thoughts, its hunger unabated and ever-present. It, too, was voracious and would consume anything to sate its dark thirst—even the one she loved. Victoria shivered, wrapping her arms about herself and staring toward the forest lost in thought. She wasn’t afraid of Christian or the fact that he was a vampire. After all, she was more of a monster than he could ever be.

About the author:
AMALIE HOWARD grew up on a small Caribbean island (Trinidad & Tobago) where she spent most of her childhood with her nose buried in a book or running around barefoot, shimmying up mango trees and dreaming of adventure. 25 countries, surfing with sharks and several tattoos later, she has traded in bungee jumping in China for writing the adventures she imagines instead. She isn’t entirely convinced which takes more guts.

An aspiring writer from a young age, Amalie’s poem “The Candle,” written at age twelve, was published in a University of Warwick journal. At fifteen, she was a recipient of a Royal Commonwealth Society Essay Award (a global youth writing competition). A Colby College graduate, she completed simultaneous Honors Theses in both French and International Studies, and graduated Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa. At Colby, she was cited for research and criticism in Raffael Scheck’s article, “German Conservatism and Female Political Activism in the Early Weimar Republic,” and his subsequent book, Mothers of the Nation. She also received a distinction in English Literature from the University of Cambridge (A-levels) as well as a certificate in French Literature from the Ecole Normale Supérieure in Paris, France. Traveling the globe, she has worked as a research assistant, marketing representative, teen speaker and global sales executive.

agold-authorShe is the author of several young adult novels critically acclaimed by Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, VOYA, and Booklist, including Waterfell, The Almost Girl, and Alpha Goddess, a Spring 2014 Kid’s INDIE NEXT title. Her debut novel, Bloodspell, was a #1 Amazon bestseller and a Seventeen Magazine Summer Read. As an author of color and a proud supporter of diversity in fiction, her articles on multicultural fiction have appeared in The Portland Book Review and on the popular Diversity in YA blog. She currently resides in Colorado with her husband and three children. She is represented by the Liza Royce Agency and is a member of SCBWI.

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

her life spirals out of control - Fire in Frost by Alicia Rades

Crystal Frost has spent her whole life believing she's ordinary, and her mother has long held the secret of her heritage. When Crystal begins seeing the ghost of a dead classmate, her life spirals out of control.


Monday, November 16, 2015

Rule the realms. - Perfekt Control (The Ære Saga Book 2) by S.T. Bende

Cover Reveal - While battling demons, dragons, and the not-quite-dead, it becomes clear that immortality does not equal invincibility. And when Hel herself puts a hit on Brynn, the valkyrie has to decide if staying in control is worth losing everything . . . or if it’s time to rule the realms.

Friday, November 13, 2015

the unthinkable happens . . . - Name of Ra (Descendants of Isis #3) by Kelsey Ketch

After being on the run from a psychotic cult for a week, Natara “Natti” Stone has finally come to realize she and Seth are the only two people standing between the Sons of Set and the secret name of Ra. Holding a part of the key that unlocks Ra’s power, they relocate to a more isolated location in the California mountains.

Friday, October 9, 2015

a never-ending list of labels and criticism - Not Enough by Mia Hoddell

Cover Reveal - Neve Colvin isn’t good enough. As an introvert, her life is a never-ending list of labels and criticism. Pressures to change come from everyone—including the one person she thought would love her unconditionally … her mother. All Neve wants is acceptance, but surrounded by extroverts it’s a wish that’s nearly impossible to fulfil.

Thursday, August 13, 2015

the secrets of a potent elixir - Songbird by Colleen Helme

As the ambassador from Braemar, Bran is sent on a diplomatic mission to the Old Country to establish trade relations. But the real reason for his mission is to uncover the secrets of a potent elixir that can give magic to anyone who drinks it. 

Tuesday, June 30, 2015

everything to protect the girl he loves - Shattered Memories by Susan Harris

16+ A terrible tragedy forced Alana McCarthy to forget a year of her life. Now she is to be executed for a crime she does not remember committing—the murder of her entire family. Lost and alone, Alana is terrified of unlocking secrets buried so deep inside her mind that she’s willing to forget the one person who could set her free.